Southern Co-The

Southern Co-The Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live Southern Co-The Stock (SO) Price
$87.42

17

Ratings

  • Buy 5
  • Hold 8
  • Sell 4
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$87.42

P/E Ratio

20.38

Volume Traded Today

$4.7M

Dividend

$0.72

52 Week High/low

94.45/65.80

Southern Co-The Market Cap

$95.78B

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SO Summary

The Southern Co-The (SO) share price is expected to increase by 6.49% over the next year. This is based on calculating the average 12-month share price estimate provided by 17 stock analysts who have covered SO. Price targets range from $81.12 at the low end to $104 at the high end. The current analyst consensus for SO is a buy. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

SO Analyst Ratings

Southern Co-The has a total of 17 Wall St Analyst ratings. There are 5 buy ratings, 8 ratings, and 4 sell ratings. Since most analysts have a buy consensus rating, the expectation is that Southern Co-The will outperform the market. Investors shouldn't rely purely on analyst ratings; we encourage investors to also take a look at the fundamental and technical analysis in their due diligence.

SO stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of SO.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

James Thalacker
BMO Capital

Outperform

$97

Maintains

Nov 1, 2024
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays

Equal-Weight

$83

Maintains

Oct 15, 2024
Shahriar Pourreza
Guggenheim

Buy

$97

Maintains

Oct 2, 2024
Stephen Byrd
Morgan Stanley

Equal-Weight

$82

Maintains

Sep 25, 2024
Daniel Ford
UBS

Neutral

$91

Maintains

Sep 20, 2024
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
Jefferies

Hold

$94

Initiates

Sep 19, 2024
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho

Neutral

$90

Downgrade

Sep 16, 2024
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
B of A Securities

Neutral

$87

Maintains

Aug 29, 2024
Stephen Byrd
Morgan Stanley

Equal-Weight

$78

Maintains

Aug 23, 2024
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank

Sector Outperform

$96

Maintains

Aug 20, 2024
Jeremy Tonet
JP Morgan

Underweight

$87

Maintains

Aug 12, 2024
Carly Davenport
Goldman Sachs

Buy

$94

Maintains

Aug 2, 2024
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research

Peer Perform


Downgrade

Aug 2, 2024
Neil Kalton
Wells Fargo

Equal-Weight

$89

Maintains

Aug 2, 2024
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank

Sector Outperform

$87

Maintains

Aug 2, 2024
James Thalacker
BMO Capital

Outperform

$94

Maintains

Aug 2, 2024
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays

Equal-Weight

$71

Maintains

Jul 9, 2024
Stephen Byrd
Morgan Stanley

Equal-Weight

$71

Maintains

Jun 24, 2024
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
B of A Securities

Neutral

$79

Maintains

May 31, 2024
Stephen Byrd
Morgan Stanley

Equal-Weight

$74

Maintains

May 28, 2024

SO Company Information

What They Do: Utility company providing electricity and natural gas services.

Business Model: The company operates through a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries that generate, transmit, and distribute electricity, while also managing various power generation assets. It earns revenue by selling electricity in the wholesale market and distributing natural gas across multiple states, alongside providing gas marketing and pipeline operations.

Other Information: With a customer base of approximately 8.9 million, the company also invests in renewable energy projects and offers energy resilience solutions, including microgrids and digital communications. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it has been operational since 1945.
SO
Southern Co-The (SO)

When did it IPO

1981

Staff Count

27,819

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Utilities/Utilitiesโ€”Regulated Electric

CEO

Mr. Christopher C. Womack

Market Cap

$95.78B

Southern Co-The (SO) Financial Data

In 2023, SO generated $25.25B in revenue, which was a decrease of -13.75% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that SO's business is declining, and its share price could be worth less in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

$20.38B

Revenue From 2021

$23.11B

13.44 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

$29.28B

26.68 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$25.25B

-13.75 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $26.43B
  • Operating Margin TTM 34.6%
  • Gross profit TTM $11.71B
  • Return on assets TTM 3.5%
  • Return on equity TTM 12.7%
  • Profit Margin 17.9%
  • Book Value Per Share 30.39%
  • Market capitalisation $95.78B
  • Revenue for 2021 $23.11B
  • Revenue for 2022 $29.28B
  • Revenue for 2023 $25.25B
  • EPS this year (TTM) $4.29

Southern Co-The (SO) Latest News

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Mon, 04 Nov 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - PRNewsWire

Summary - Southern Linc has appointed Alan McIntyre as Vice President of Engineering and Operations, overseeing reliable wireless services for Southern Company and government clients.

Why It Matters - Alan McIntyre's leadership in Engineering and Operations could enhance Southern Linc's service reliability, potentially improving customer satisfaction and financial performance, impacting Southern Company's stock value.

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Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - PRNewsWire

Summary - Southern Company reported Q3 2024 earnings of $1.5 billion ($1.40 per share), up from $1.4 billion ($1.30 per share) in Q3 2023. Year-to-date earnings reached $3.9 billion ($3.53 per share), up from $3.1 billion ($2.86 per share) in 2023.

Why It Matters - Southern Company's earnings growth signals financial health and potential for future dividends, positively influencing investor sentiment and stock valuation.

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Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Southern Co. (SO) reported Q3 earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 and slightly up from $1.42 per share year-over-year.

Why It Matters - Southern Co.'s earnings beat estimates, indicating strong performance and stability, which can boost investor confidence and potentially elevate stock prices.

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Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Southern Co. (SO) reported its revenue and EPS for Q3 2024, prompting a comparison with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures for further analysis.

Why It Matters - Southern Co.'s revenue and EPS performance relative to Wall Street estimates and previous year figures can indicate growth potential and market confidence, influencing stock valuation and investor sentiment.

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Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - SO has projected earnings per share of $4.05 for the fiscal year 2024.

Why It Matters - Earnings guidance of $4.05 per share for 2024 indicates SO's expected profitability, influencing stock valuation and investor sentiment. Positive guidance can lead to increased share prices.

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Fri, 01 Nov 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Southern Company has delivered a 64% return over three years, with expected EPS growth of 5-7%. However, its stock's 23x earnings valuation raises concerns for income-focused investors.

Why It Matters - Southern Company's strong return and steady EPS growth signal solid performance amid challenges. However, high valuation at 23x earnings may deter investors seeking better income options.

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SO Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for SO is $104 from at .

The lowest forecasted price for SO is $81.12 from from

The SO analyst ratings consensus are 5 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.